Innovation in financial services continues to move at a rapid pace. The significant increase in the number of fintech companies in recent years has highlighted a burgeoning market with significant economic potential, and a commercial need to create efficiencies and modernize the provision of financial products and services. Federal and state financial services regulators remain … Continue Reading

On February 21, 2018, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (the “Commission”) approved a statement and interpretive guidance that provides the Commission’s views on a public company’s disclosure obligations concerning cybersecurity risks and incidents (the “2018 Commission Guidance”). This guidance reinforces and expands upon previous cybersecurity disclosure guidance issued by the Division of Corporation Finance … Continue Reading

On June 29, 2017, the Division of Corporate Finance of the Securities and Exchange Commission announced that it will permit all companies to submit drafts of certain registration statements to the Division on a confidential basis, expanding a popular privilege that was made available to emerging growth companies under the Jumpstart Our Business Startups Act (known … Continue Reading

Shortly after the election, House Republicans reportedly sent a letter to the federal agencies, including the SEC, asking them to refrain from finalizing any pending rules or regulations in order to provide the new administration and Congress the opportunity to review and provide direction. The letter further stated that “should you ignore this counsel, please … Continue Reading

As the 2017 proxy season approaches, now is the ideal time for bank to begin preparations. As in past proxy seasons, one issue that may turn out to be a significant focus of shareholders and companies alike is the voting standard for director elections. This is no more evident than in the corporate governance regimes … Continue Reading

About the Covington Financial Services Group

Recognized as a preeminent practice by Chambers, Legal 500, Best Lawyers in America, and other publications, Covington’s financial institutions practice is widely recognized as one of the leading practices in the United States. For more than 50 years, Covington has advised financial services firms on all types of regulatory, enforcement, transactional, and consumer protection matters. Read More